Dave Cooper
Dave Cooper
Transformed - Module One - Session Four
Transformed - Module One - Session Four
Transformed - Module One - Session Four
Thursday 8th January 2026
Explore transformation through biblical insights and relationship exercises in addiction recovery with Dave Cooper.
88 minutes
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Inspiring
Encouraging
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Healing
About this podcast
Author:
Dave Cooper
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Healing Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Consider relationships as dynamic and reciprocal.
- View difficult relationships as opportunities for growth.
- Reflect on your current 'neighbourhood' and its impact.
- Embrace patience in your journey to transformation.
- Use biblical insights to guide personal development.
The cost of living a different life is to stop living this life.
In a thought-provoking session of 'Alternative To Rehab', listeners are taken on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Dave Cooper, the host, challenges participants to consider the metaphor of moving house as a means to evaluate their relationships and personal growth. By exploring the shift from a medical to a biblical model, the episode focuses on the importance of relationships and how they shape our journey to recovery.
The session introduces the concept of hermeneutics, encouraging participants to view relationships as dynamic and reciprocal. This perspective helps individuals understand how their interactions can influence both themselves and others. Dave shares an engaging exercise where participants score their relationships based on how they feel about themselves after spending time with others, rather than focusing on the other person’s traits. Throughout the episode, Dave emphasizes the significance of boundaries and self-awareness.
He uses light-hearted analogies, such as viewing difficult relationships as personal trainers, to illustrate how challenges can lead to growth. The session also highlights the need for patience and the value of taking time to understand oneself, particularly in the context of recovery from addiction. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their current ‘neighbourhood’—the people they spend time with—and consider if changes are necessary for their well-being.
The episode serves as a reminder that transformation is an ongoing process, requiring commitment and self-reflection. By blending humour with deep insights, Dave creates an engaging and supportive environment for those seeking change.